LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Neighborhood Technical Assistance
Clinic upon the occasion of hosting its 9th Annual Gala on June 14, 2016

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those organizations within our midst who have
made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to recognize for
their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and
publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic
humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Neigh-
borhood Technical Assistance Clinic upon the occasion of hosting its 9th
Annual Gala, A Salute to New York City's Nonprofits and the Neighbor-
hoods They Serve, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Giando on the Water,
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) is a
strategic partner and advisor to philanthropists, foundations, govern-
ment and political entities, public institutions, grassroots nonprofit
organizations, and faith-based institutions wishing to improve their
programs and organizational effectiveness in addressing the needs of
low-income and service-starved communities; and
WHEREAS, In addition, NTAC provides consultation, strategic direction,
management, technical assistance and forums for increasing substantive
outcomes in all areas of human and financial investment; and
WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, NTAC has given focus to grassroots
and community-centered non-profit endeavors; this vital organization has
built a portfolio of experience and best practices with customized
trainings and hands-on guidance designed to build the capacity of volun-
teers, staff, management and board level nonprofit practitioners; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic
is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involve-
ment is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment,
an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Neighborhood Tech-
nical Assistance Clinic; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic upon the occasion
of hosting its 9th Annual Gala on June 14, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic.